Colonial merchants have made themselves rich by trading and importing and they didn`t pay taxes. In 1764 George Grenville proposed to inforce the law to pay taxes.
Sugar Act: Law imposed by the Parliament in which they lower the duty on molasses.
In 1765 the Quartering Act was created this act required to provide houses and supplies to the British troops.
Massachusetts Government Act: The colony of Massachusetts was no longer allowed to make its own laws.
Stamp Act: Law imposed by the Parliament in which every printed paper newspapers, books, playing cards ect...must have the stamp.